Antonio Benítez (footballer, born 1942)

Antonio Fernández Benítez (5 April 1942 – 22 January 2022) was a Spanish professional football player and manager.

Antonio Fernández
Personal information
Full name Antonio Fernández Benítez[1]
Date of birth (1942-04-05)5 April 1942
Place of birth Alicante, Spain
Date of death 22 January 2022(2022-01-22) (aged 79)
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1960–1964 Atlético Malagueño
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1976 Málaga 189 (2)
Managerial career
1981–1985 Málaga
1986–1987 Málaga
1987 Real Murcia
1989–1990 Málaga
1994–1996 Málaga CF
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Fernández played for Atlético Malagueño and Málaga as a midfielder.[1][2]

He later managed Málaga, Real Murcia, and Málaga CF.[3] He also held other roles with Málaga CF, including in an advisory role.[2]

Personal life

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Fernández was born in Alicante on 5 April 1942. He died on 22 January 2022, at the age of 79.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Benítez, Antonio Fernández Benítez - Footballer". www.bdfutbol.com.
  2. ^ a b c Hoy, Málaga (23 January 2022). "Fallece Antonio Benítez, mítico jugador y entrenador del Málaga". Málaga Hoy.
  3. ^ "Benítez, Antonio Fernández Benítez - Manager". www.bdfutbol.com.